Jan 03 Lawmakers should move to ‘maximal telework’ amid virus surge, says Congress’ doctor By Alan Fram, Associated Press Congress' top doctor says lawmakers should move to a "maximal telework posture."… Continue reading
Dec 20 Manchin won’t back $2 trillion Build Back Better bill, upends Biden’s agenda By Lisa Mascaro, Alan Fram, Hope Yen, Associated Press Sen. Joe Manchin has all but delivered a death blow to President Joe Biden's $2 trillion domestic initiative. Saying he can't support the package, the West Virginia Democrat has single-handedly thrown his party's agenda into jeopardy. Continue reading
Dec 15 Congress sends Biden $2.5 trillion debt limit hike, averting default By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Capping a marathon day, the House gave final approval to the legislation early Wednesday morning on a near-party-line 221-209 vote, defusing a volatile issue until after the 2022 midterm elections. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Members of Congress hold moment of silence for COVID victims By Associated Press The milestone represents a solemn end to a year that held so much promise with the arrival of vaccines but is ending in heartbreak for the many grieving families trying to navigate the holiday season. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Jan. 6 panel votes for contempt charges against Mark Meadows By Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has voted to pursue contempt charges against former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. Continue reading
Dec 10 Jan.6 insurrection panel subpoenas 6 people who helped plan Trump rallies By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The committee chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, says some worked to stage the rallies and "some appeared to have had direct communication" with then-President Trump as they were planning. Continue reading
Dec 09 Redistricting is resulting in fewer Congressional swing seats – and more political polarization By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press One casualty of this year's congressional redistricting process across the country is the swing seat in a House district. Continue reading
Dec 07 Watch 3:04 What we know about Congress’ unusual solution to the debt ceiling disagreement By Lisa Desjardins The clock has been ticking on the next potential fiscal crisis for the U.S. Government. The nation’s debt ceiling could be reached as soon as next week, and the government might not have the funds to pay its bill. But… Continue watching
Dec 07 WATCH: Senate Judiciary committee holds hearing on closing of Guantanamo Bay By News Desk Senate Judiciary committee held a hearing on Tuesday on closing the military prison in Guantanamo Bay. Continue reading
Dec 07 WATCH: Senate committee hearing on oversight of U.S. Capitol Police after Jan. 6 insurrection By News Desk and Associated Press The Senate Rules and Administration Committee held a hearing on U.S. Capitol Police oversight following the Jan. 6 Capital Insurrection. Continue reading